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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.60, 1,964.64 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.60, 1,964.64 and 488.54 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.60 : 1,964.64 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.60/1,964.64 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.60x = 1,964.64 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.60x = 959,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,805.23/1,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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